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May 19, 1978

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Headlines from May 19, 1978

‘Whistle‐Blowing’ on Toxics

By Michael C. Jensen

Michael C Jensen article in series on impact of Govt regulations describes impact of ‘whistle‐blowing’ rule, under Toxic Substances Control Act, on chem indus; related rule that has angered both indus and Cong allies is prohibition against cos discharging employees who engage in ‘whistle‐blowing‧; EPA feels protection for whistle‐blowers is essential, partly because some have been treated badly by employers in past following ‘disloyal’ acts; illus (M)

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of May 17, 1978, covering May 19, 1978.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Saturday Night Fever by Soundtrack

    Saturday Night Fever

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    39
  2. 2
    Album cover for London Town by Wings

    London Town

    Wings

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    6
  3. 3
    Album cover for Slowhand by Eric Clapton

    Slowhand

    Eric Clapton

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    26
  4. 4
    Album cover for Feels So Good by Chuck Mangione

    Feels So Good

    Chuck Mangione

    Last week
    7
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    30
  5. 5
    Album cover for Earth by Jefferson Starship

    Earth

    Jefferson Starship

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    10

Notable Births

1978Marcus Bent, English footballer[†]

Marcus Nathan Bent is an English retired professional footballer. A former England under-21 international, the journeyman striker played 573 games and scored 113 goals for 14 different clubs. His numerous transfer fees totalled over ÂŁ10 million.

1978Dave Bus, Dutch footballer[†]

David Bus is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Notable Deaths

Albert Kivikas

1978Albert Kivikas, Estonian-Swedish journalist and author (born 1898)[†]

Albert Kivikas was an Estonian writer and journalist. He is best known as the author of the book Names in Marble, the subject of which is the Estonian War of Independence.

Historical Context for May 19, 1978

In 1978, the world population was approximately 4,292,097,502 people[†]